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Summary Renton (Ewan McGregor), a twenty-something junkie, is deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene. He must choose to clean up and get out, or continue following the allure of the drugs and the influence of friends.

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Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 28 Critic Reviews
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83
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 613 User Ratings
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Summary Renton (Ewan McGregor), a twenty-something junkie, is deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene. He must choose to clean up and get out, or continue following the allure of the drugs and the influence of friends.

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 28 Critic Reviews
83
93% Positive
26 Reviews
7% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 28 Critic Reviews
83
93% Positive
26 Reviews
7% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 613 User Ratings
8.6
92% Positive
564 Ratings
5% Mixed
30 Ratings
3% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 613 User Ratings
8.6
92% Positive
564 Ratings
5% Mixed
30 Ratings
3% Negative
19 Ratings

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Production Company Miramax Films, Channel Four Films, Figment Films, The Noel Gay Motion Picture Company
Release Date Jul 19, 1996
Duration 1 h 33 m
Rating R
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Tagline Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a starter home. Choose dental insurance, leisure wear and matching luggage. Choose your future. But why would anyone want to do a thing like that?
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
20/20 Awards
• 3 Wins & 9 Nominations
Awards Circuit Community Awards
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations